Articles by Larry Gaian

Foundational Doctrine for a Modern Wilderness

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“Thus Saith the Lord” Today

July 19, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
The phrase “thus saith the Lord” first jumped out at me while I was reading 1 Kings and 2 Kings. I had seen it before, but this time it kept popping up, almost as if the Holy Ghost wanted me to pay more attention. After a while, it stopped sounding like old Bible talk and started to feel like a […]
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History of Prairie Skyscrapers

July 16, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
If you drive across the flat Texas Panhandle, you will notice giant concrete towers sticking out like sore thumbs. Locals call them “Prairie Skyscrapers.” Today, most look completely abandoned. What on earth is their story? These ghosts are the hilarious, stubborn results of economic shifts, federal policies, and intense engineering. Why the Prairie Skyscrapers Stand Empty Back in the 1940s, […]
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Church Should Feel Like Home

July 12, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
The other day, I drove past a local church, and their sign made me hit the brakes: “Church Should Feel Like Home.” At first, I found myself nodding and thinking, “Yes, absolutely.” Then my very LDS reflex kicked in, and I thought, “Okay, but—home should feel like church.” That’s when it hit me: both are right. When the church feels […]
Remembering is a Verb
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Why True Remembrance Demands Movement

July 9, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
“And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer… that ye must build your foundation” (Helaman 5:12). In the scriptures, remember is rarely passive. It’s not “think a nice thought.” It’s a word that demands movement—build, watch, ponder, counsel, act. That’s because the gospel isn’t abstract. It’s meant to show up in real decisions, […]
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Have a Blessed Day (and How I’m Learning to Mean It)

July 7, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
When I moved from California to the Texas Panhandle nearly six years ago, I expected a few surprises. What I didn’t expect was how openly folks here share their faith. People talk about Jesus at the grocery store, at the gas pump, and even in the middle of a backyard barbecue. And somehow “have a blessed day” shows up as […]
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The Roots of Littlefield: A Railway and Ranching Legacy

July 6, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
Littlefield sits right in the heart of the Llano Estacado, where the West Texas spirit runs deep. Back in July 1901, Major George Washington Littlefield—a generous Texas businessman—bought the southern part of the old XIT Ranch, more than 312,000 acres. Folks soon started calling it tIn 1912, surveyors found out the new Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway would cross the […]
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“Remember” – Mosiah: A Covenant Word

July 5, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
“Remember” is my favorite word in the Book of Mormon; however, it’s not just because it pops up a lot. In Mosiah, remember is a covenant word. It is not just about recalling facts. It is about staying loyal to God, keeping your promises, and living like your relationship with Him matters right now. King Benjamin’s closing line in Mosiah […]